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_forestofpages's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Gun violence
Moderate: Child abuse
Minor: Sexual assault
maddycumerlato's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is such a great read! As a Canadian girl, I was shockingly comforted by how authentically Canadian this book was, and will forever remember Craig Davidson as an author who can make me feel at home in a book that has literally nothing to do with anyone like me.
Jake and his family live in Niagara Falls, AKA Cataract City, where nothing happens unless you make it happen. Together with his uncle Calvin, Jake’s personal paranormal guide, and new kids in town Billy and Dove, The Saturday Night Ghost Club is born to explore nearly forgotten mysteries in this sleepy town.
Everything about Davidson’s description of Niagara Falls (even the gross parts) makes me feel like i was wrapped in a blanket. It was so easy to get lost in this town and feel as though I belonged there with the Bakers and the Yellowbirds. The characters in the novel were sweet and perfect for a coming of age, especially Jake, the awkward protagonist trying to understand friendship, love, and family all at once.
I was stunned by the level of thought put into Calvin’s backstory. Who could have thought that the zany bastard could turn out to be such a heartbroken man who’s experienced so much loss thay he couldn’t bear to live with it, instead projecting it unconsciously onto mysterious stories of people long past? But all characters had real depth and were joys to live with over the course of the book!!
Jake and his family live in Niagara Falls, AKA Cataract City, where nothing happens unless you make it happen. Together with his uncle Calvin, Jake’s personal paranormal guide, and new kids in town Billy and Dove, The Saturday Night Ghost Club is born to explore nearly forgotten mysteries in this sleepy town.
Everything about Davidson’s description of Niagara Falls (even the gross parts) makes me feel like i was wrapped in a blanket. It was so easy to get lost in this town and feel as though I belonged there with the Bakers and the Yellowbirds. The characters in the novel were sweet and perfect for a coming of age, especially Jake, the awkward protagonist trying to understand friendship, love, and family all at once.
I was stunned by the level of thought put into Calvin’s backstory.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Child death, Dementia, Drug use, Fire/Fire injury, Gun violence, Mental illness, and Murder
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